Dave Anderson vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Anderson posted a stronger line than George Shears. Dave Anderson posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.670 vs 2.333) and home runs allowed (0.24 per nine innings vs 0.6). By the career numbers, Dave Anderson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.